Procurement Specialist

Introduction

Our market leading client is currently looking for a Procurement Specialist. Working with the outsourcing team you will manage all client order pricing requests in pricing reviews and margin allocation based on company set margins. You will work with selected suppliers in best package optimization and pricing solution and your activities will include planning, organizing, negotiating, purchasing, and delivery of print production products; optimizing price, delivery and service including long-term strategic and tactical aspects of purchasing and supply chain management.

Job Description

Provide all pricing and alternative options to estimating for outsourcing print, envelopes and paper utilizing supplier’s agreements and directly soliciting pricing from the marketplace for products / services not included under Corporate agreements.

Maintain designated mark-ups as determined by Senior Management team for each material (cost versus sell price)

Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules for all outsourced orders based on client mail date requirement and supplier’s requirements

Purchase material and supplies at the lowest cost consistent with required quality, quantity and availability and on-time delivery

Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities

Analytical Skills: Procurement managers work with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for the company, and need to evaluate the many pros and cons of each, based on price, quality, speed of delivery and other factors.

Experience working with suppliers to negotiate job cost and schedules.

(Business, Purchasing or Accounting) or equivalent knowledge of total business interactions through work experience.

A minimum of three years purchasing experience in a manufacturing or service company with a strong working knowledge of purchasing principles, policies and procedures. Knowledge of printing and lettershop processes is preferred.

The position can be based from anywhere in mainland Europe providing candidates have easy access to communication links. A permanent office base could be available out of Amsterdam or Milan.

This position is only open to candidates who are currently located in mainland Europe and have a valid EU passport.